Get out your gum paste and make sure those petal dusts are ready, because today we have a wedding cake MASTER in our midst!

Today’s guest episode features the incredible Minette Rushing, owner of Savannah-based Minette Rushing Cakes. From her impressive roster of clients to her passion for sharing her knowledge with other bakers, Minette is the epitome of a seasoned professional.

Today we’re chatting about:

-Her foray into the cake World and how she took the jump when opportunity presented itself -Her decision to scale down from a brick-and-mortar shop (which she ran for 10 years!) to a home-based studio -Alll about the luxury wedding market- how she leveled up her business to cater to this clientele, how to position yourself to do the same, and her tips to make sure you’re not just talking the talk, but walking the walk! -Minette’s Cake pricing tips! How to price for profit and how to confidently present pricing to make the sale

Support Minette! -Follow her on Instagram and check out her website -Subscribe to her Substack blog, Company & Cake -Join The Wedding Cake Group on Facebook -Take a class with her

Support the Pod! -Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok -Check out Blayre’s biz instagram or website -Check out the Whisk Management Shop (use the discount code WMPOD - only a few left!)

Get out your throwing sprinkles because the Whisk Management Shop is officially open for business! 🎉

Today I walk you through the two digital products now available—my Wedding Cake Consultation Guide and Ultimate Wedding Cake Cutting Guide Toolkit—and how they’re designed to help cake designers like you streamline your process and elevate your client experience.

In this episode we’re talking:

• What’s inside the new Whisk Management Shop

• Who these digital products are perfect for

• How the Wedding Cake Consultation Guide can help you feel more confident and organized

• How the Cutting Guide will be a communication game-changer on delivery days

• A sneak peek at the 5 W’s of a successful wedding cake consultation

Whether you’re just starting your cake business or ready to tighten up your systems, this one’s for you.

🛍️ Check out the Whisk Management Shop here and use code WMPOD for $3 off of your total order!

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In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Malone, the passionate force behind Kristina’s Kitchen and Kristina’s Cakery in Millville, DE. With roots in hospitality and a heart for her community, Kristina shares her entrepreneurial journey—from launching a café during the height of COVID to becoming a go-to spot for gluten-free and vegan baked goods. This conversation is packed with real talk, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration for anyone building a business with purpose.

We chat about:

• Kristina’s background in hospitality and the spa industry and how it led to café ownership

• What it was like opening her business during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Lessons learned about managing a team and yourself as a business owner

• How she’s grown her brand to include a successful bakery alongside the café

• Creating gluten-free and vegan offerings that truly serve her customers’ needs

• The importance of listening to and serving your local community

• The dynamics of running a business with your spouse and how to make it work

Support Kristina! Follow the cafe or the bakery on Instagram Check out the cafe or the bakery online Give Kristina's Kitchen and Cakery a visit! Check out Santa's Letters, her non-profit

Support Blayre & The Pod! Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Blayre's biz, Flouretta Sweet, on Instagram or check her out online And, as always, be sure to leave us a review and tell your baker friends about us!